The Atlantic Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Atlantic Fish and Chips holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 188 Saintfield Road, Ballylenaghan Upper, Castlereagh, BT8 6NN
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
In Lisburn and Castlereagh City, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so The Atlantic Fish and Chips sits behind roughly 901 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← The Atlantic Fish and Chips | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Atlantic Fish and Chips none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Atlantic Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashvale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ashvale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Benergy Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Beechcroft Unit Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Belvoir Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bento Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boots Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Beechill Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about The Atlantic Fish and Chips
What is The Atlantic Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
The Atlantic Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 9 June 2025.
Is The Atlantic Fish and Chips safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Atlantic Fish and Chips last inspected?
The Atlantic Fish and Chips was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Atlantic Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Atlantic Fish and Chips compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, while The Atlantic Fish and Chips holds a 3. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Atlantic Fish and Chips and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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